Media Release 2 September, 2026 Non-profits welcome new government Strategy for New Zealand’s 1m+ family carers The Carers Alliance of 60 national NGOs have welcomed the Government’s commitment to a…
A new Disability Support Services Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. Submissions are being accepted until 12 June. The proposed Bill has many implications for disabled people and family carers, including “family first” obligations that could impose even more expectations on those in caring roles. We have concerns about this Bill. Learn more and use a helpful template to make your own submission to the Select Committee.
The consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted! Draft Carers Strategy Action Plan – Have Your Say Carers Alliance and Carers NZ encourages family carers and whānau…
September 2025 Our input into the draft NZDS is made on behalf of the Carers Alliance of 61 national not for profits and the peak body for carers, Carers NZ.…
We encourage all New Zealanders to help family carers feel seen by signing our petition at https://wecare.nz More than a million New Zealanders support a friend or family member who…
Mapping the Trends June 2025 Executive Summary This report presents findings from a national survey conducted by Carers NZ and IHC, and promoted by partners in March 2025 (Quarter 1…
UPDATE: Recent Needs Assessment and Reviews Survey The MSD Disability Support Services (DSS) public consultation to shape future disability funding and service models is now closed. Thank you to everyone…
